Expro wins Eni production work in Congo
The facility will allow LNG production to “significantly increase”, Expro said. It is intended to allow additional gas production support power generation.
Congo Brazzaville
Wison cuts first steel for Eni FLNG vessel
The Wison FLNG unit will be Eni’s second offshore Congo.
Wison wins FLNG work from Eni
Wison Heavy Industries has won work to develop a floating LNG (FLNG) project for Eni off Congo Brazzaville.
Ponticelli begins maintenance work at Total’s Alima
Workers from Ponticelli Frères are going to work on TotalEnergies’ Alima FPU, in Congo Brazzaville, for a planned 16 days of maintenance.
Perenco opens new pre-salt Congolese play
Perenco has reported drilling success at its PNGF Sud licence, in Congo Brazzaville, potentially opening a new play.
Choosing fast FLNG to cash in on sky-high gas prices
High gas prices represent an opportunity for those already producing, but those working on new supplies are feeling the need to accelerate plans. Floating LNG (FLNG) offers one solution, being faster to market than onshore projects.
Exploration is back on the menu in Africa, with big finds and strong prices
Exploration is back, emissaries of some of the world’s top oil companies have said, with Africa in a strong position to meet new demand.
Eni sees African opportunities, including in its trees
Eni’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions increased in 2021, largely as a result of its African operations, but it offset this through the acquisition of 2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in forestry credits.
Updated: Italy ties up gas plans with Angola, Congo Brazzaville
Italy has secured a deal to increase gas supplies from Angola, following high level talks between Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi di Maio and Angolan President João Lourenço.
Eni flags Africa and gas growth to tackle demand crunch
Africa will play a critical role in providing more supply for Eni’s portfolio, CEO Claudio Descalzi set out during the company’s capital markets day.
Shelf takes Nigeria work for Mentor rig
Shelf Drilling has won a contract for one of its jack-up rigs to work offshore Nigeria, for 225 days.
NFE steps into offshore Congo LNG talks with Eni
Eni has signed a heads of agreement (HoA) with New Fortress Energy (NFE) for an LNG facility in Congo Brazzaville.
Perenco extinguishes platform blaze with no damage
Flames broke out on a walkway yesterday in a dramatic display for Perenco, offshore Congo Brazzaville.
Glencore pumps more oil, while “managing down”
Glencore has reported strong earnings for 2021, although in terms of energy it was largely driven by coal, rather than oil.
Drilling is in, IHS Markit says, as resources rise
The industry drilled more wells in 2021 than 2020, IHS Markit has reported, with notable successes in high impact wells adding new resources.
TotalEnergies, Inpex sell down Angola stake
TotalEnergies and Inpex are selling out of Angola’s offshore Block 14, transferring their interests to locally owned Somoil.
PetroNor CEO arrested by Norwegian authorities
Norway’s Økokrim has visited PetroNor E&P offices to bring charges against “some individuals”.
Shareholder launches bid to topple ADM directors
AIM-listed ADM Energy is coming under sustained pressure from major shareholders as it fights to hold on to a contested oilfield in Nigeria.
Flurry of African exploration incoming
Exploration companies big and small are warming up for a busy next 12 months – although some have warned this may be the last such push in the energy industry.
New Age prepares to tee up Cameroon, Congolese projects
New Age (African Global Energy) expects to bring on its Etinde gas project, in Cameroon, and Marine III, off Congo Brazzaville, in 2024.
Eni settles Congo charges
An Italian judge has approved a settlement with Eni over alleged corruption in Congo Brazzaville.
Total launches Congolese tree planting push for carbon capture
Total has signed a deal with Forêt Ressources Management (FRM) to plant a 40,000 hectare forest in Congo Brazzaville.
Zenith lands Tilapia, eyes SNPC collection
Zenith Energy has successfully bid for the Tilapia II licence, as the company closes out its Azerbaijani interests.
Sapura wins Qatari, Congolese work from Total
Sapura Energy has won a number of contracts, including pipeline works for Qatar’s Al-Khalij field, from Total E&P Golfe.
Kariya eyes EOR, small-scale LNG in West Africa
Recently launched Kariya Energy intends to sign up marginal fields in West Africa, the company’s director Gerd Nji has said.